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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1992.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 1992
Office Locations
Expertise
About George Kramer, MD
Dr. Kramer graduated from Loyola University with a degree in biology and holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois. He obtained his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School in 1985. Upon completion of an internship and residency in internal medicine at Ohio State University Hospital, he went on to a cardiology fellowship at Emory University. In June 1992, Dr. Kramer completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
A board certified cardiologist, Dr. Kramer has been with Cardiovascular Medicine since 1992. He performs coronary heart catheterizations, single and multi-vessel angioplasty and coronary stent placement. He is on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
Dr. Kramer is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Medical Association of Georgia and the Cobb County Medical Association. He is also the director of cardiac rehab at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He enjoys preventative cardiology with a special emphasis on lipids and hypertension.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Kramer is married with four children.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Chicago Medical School
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 634 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Kramer is excellent.
December 29, 2024
5
I would truly like to thank the office staff. I have recently become wheelchair bound and we had just gotten a wheelchair the day before we came in and we were having issues with the feet pads and them sticking straight out. And Dr. Kramer had one of the nurses come in. She couldn't get it. She went and got a couple other people. They ended up being able to figure out how the leg pads go down and show us how to do it. I was just so thankful because it really wasn't working with the leg pads.
December 21, 2024
5
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Kramer's office. He is professional, knowledgeable and caring . I appreciate the care he gives to me. All of the staff from the reception area to the nurses and medical assistant are caring, kind and professional.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and staff are the best.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is Outstanding! Extremely personable and caring! Made me comfortable in seconds. I would recommend he and his practice to anyone!
December 14, 2024
5
The nurses and everyone are very nice and wonderful and Kramer is awesome. Happy holidays to everyone and be safe God bless and thank you
December 13, 2024
5
A heart warming experience!
December 12, 2024
5
The best of care.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is first class and that's really all I got to say, all I need to say. But the medical practice profession is very lucky to have a man like that.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is great but getting to the office in time for an appointment is difficult. We had to wait to get in the parking lot and when we did we went to the 7th level before finding a parking space. We got to the elevators and several of us were waiting so long for the elevator that we ended up walking down the stairs. This was especially difficult for me due to hip and knee problems. Someone at Wellstar needs to fix this problem. A lady was older that me with her arms full of things to carry in that also walked the steps. It is a fall risk for seniors.
December 6, 2024
5
He addressed all my concerns.
December 5, 2024
5
No waiting,. Saw me on time. Usual friendly doctor and staff.
December 5, 2024
5
Parking is less than optimal!
December 5, 2024
5
A 0k
December 4, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is excellent.
December 29, 2024
5
I would truly like to thank the office staff. I have recently become wheelchair bound and we had just gotten a wheelchair the day before we came in and we were having issues with the feet pads and them sticking straight out. And Dr. Kramer had one of the nurses come in. She couldn't get it. She went and got a couple other people. They ended up being able to figure out how the leg pads go down and show us how to do it. I was just so thankful because it really wasn't working with the leg pads.
December 21, 2024
5
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Kramer's office. He is professional, knowledgeable and caring . I appreciate the care he gives to me. All of the staff from the reception area to the nurses and medical assistant are caring, kind and professional.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and staff are the best.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is Outstanding! Extremely personable and caring! Made me comfortable in seconds. I would recommend he and his practice to anyone!
December 14, 2024
5
The nurses and everyone are very nice and wonderful and Kramer is awesome. Happy holidays to everyone and be safe God bless and thank you
December 13, 2024
5
A heart warming experience!
December 12, 2024
5
The best of care.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is first class and that's really all I got to say, all I need to say. But the medical practice profession is very lucky to have a man like that.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is great but getting to the office in time for an appointment is difficult. We had to wait to get in the parking lot and when we did we went to the 7th level before finding a parking space. We got to the elevators and several of us were waiting so long for the elevator that we ended up walking down the stairs. This was especially difficult for me due to hip and knee problems. Someone at Wellstar needs to fix this problem. A lady was older that me with her arms full of things to carry in that also walked the steps. It is a fall risk for seniors.
December 6, 2024
5
He addressed all my concerns.
December 5, 2024
5
No waiting,. Saw me on time. Usual friendly doctor and staff.
December 5, 2024
5
Parking is less than optimal!
December 5, 2024
5
A 0k
December 4, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is excellent.
December 29, 2024
5
I would truly like to thank the office staff. I have recently become wheelchair bound and we had just gotten a wheelchair the day before we came in and we were having issues with the feet pads and them sticking straight out. And Dr. Kramer had one of the nurses come in. She couldn't get it. She went and got a couple other people. They ended up being able to figure out how the leg pads go down and show us how to do it. I was just so thankful because it really wasn't working with the leg pads.
December 21, 2024
5
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Kramer's office. He is professional, knowledgeable and caring . I appreciate the care he gives to me. All of the staff from the reception area to the nurses and medical assistant are caring, kind and professional.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and staff are the best.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is Outstanding! Extremely personable and caring! Made me comfortable in seconds. I would recommend he and his practice to anyone!
December 14, 2024
5
The nurses and everyone are very nice and wonderful and Kramer is awesome. Happy holidays to everyone and be safe God bless and thank you
December 13, 2024
5
A heart warming experience!
December 12, 2024
5
The best of care.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is first class and that's really all I got to say, all I need to say. But the medical practice profession is very lucky to have a man like that.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is great but getting to the office in time for an appointment is difficult. We had to wait to get in the parking lot and when we did we went to the 7th level before finding a parking space. We got to the elevators and several of us were waiting so long for the elevator that we ended up walking down the stairs. This was especially difficult for me due to hip and knee problems. Someone at Wellstar needs to fix this problem. A lady was older that me with her arms full of things to carry in that also walked the steps. It is a fall risk for seniors.
December 6, 2024
5
He addressed all my concerns.
December 5, 2024
5
No waiting,. Saw me on time. Usual friendly doctor and staff.
December 5, 2024
5
Parking is less than optimal!
December 5, 2024
5
A 0k
December 4, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is excellent.
December 29, 2024
5
I would truly like to thank the office staff. I have recently become wheelchair bound and we had just gotten a wheelchair the day before we came in and we were having issues with the feet pads and them sticking straight out. And Dr. Kramer had one of the nurses come in. She couldn't get it. She went and got a couple other people. They ended up being able to figure out how the leg pads go down and show us how to do it. I was just so thankful because it really wasn't working with the leg pads.
December 21, 2024
5
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Kramer's office. He is professional, knowledgeable and caring . I appreciate the care he gives to me. All of the staff from the reception area to the nurses and medical assistant are caring, kind and professional.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and staff are the best.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is Outstanding! Extremely personable and caring! Made me comfortable in seconds. I would recommend he and his practice to anyone!
December 14, 2024
5
The nurses and everyone are very nice and wonderful and Kramer is awesome. Happy holidays to everyone and be safe God bless and thank you
December 13, 2024
5
A heart warming experience!
December 12, 2024
5
The best of care.
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is first class and that's really all I got to say, all I need to say. But the medical practice profession is very lucky to have a man like that.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is great but getting to the office in time for an appointment is difficult. We had to wait to get in the parking lot and when we did we went to the 7th level before finding a parking space. We got to the elevators and several of us were waiting so long for the elevator that we ended up walking down the stairs. This was especially difficult for me due to hip and knee problems. Someone at Wellstar needs to fix this problem. A lady was older that me with her arms full of things to carry in that also walked the steps. It is a fall risk for seniors.
December 6, 2024
5
He addressed all my concerns.
December 5, 2024
5
Parking is less than optimal!
December 5, 2024
5
No waiting,. Saw me on time. Usual friendly doctor and staff.
December 5, 2024
5
A 0k
December 4, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff are personable, competent, and very reassuring.
October 30, 2024
5
Feel like I get excellent care from Doctor Kramer.
October 30, 2024
5
I loved promptness of going to Dr Kramer .....always ! Great attitude of Nurses ..... and Dr Kramer always Listening to what's on my mind!!!!!
November 1, 2024
5
Dr Kramer and his staff are a shining star for what professional care and concern that is a win for Wellstar
November 2, 2024
5
Great experience! Dr. Kramer was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His staff was pleasant. All my issues were addressed. I was well cared for and left feeling hopeful. .
November 13, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer & every single one of the staff are friendly, respectful and caring. Awesome group of people!
November 14, 2024
5
Always very professional and friendly
November 14, 2024
5
Always feel very comfortable with office visits and phone calls with Dr. Kramer and staff.
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer creates a comfortable atmosphere with his pleasant personality. His examination was thorough and I left the experience feeling positive about my health.
November 14, 2024
5
Keep up the good work.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer was very interested in my situation. He didn't take a lot of time and came up with a solution ! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! He is a wonderful doctor!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is a wonderful cardiologist! I highly recommend him!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and his staff and the young lady that did all the prior testing and on the cardiogram and everything, they were excellent. And when you come in the office, even the two ladies at the reception are exceptionally very, very kind and nice. The whole experience is always enjoyable and very pleasant. And Dr. Kramer is very, very in detail about everything. I really appreciate that. Have a great day.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a good experience with Dr. Kramer
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is the best
November 22, 2024
5
Dr.Kramer is the best. I have said it before and will say it again. I stay with the group because of him. He treats me like I am family. I feel comfortable asking or telling him anything. His nurse that pre screened me was a delight.
November 22, 2024
5
A 0k
December 4, 2024
5
No waiting,. Saw me on time. Usual friendly doctor and staff.
December 5, 2024
5
Parking is less than optimal!
December 5, 2024
5
He addressed all my concerns.
December 5, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is great but getting to the office in time for an appointment is difficult. We had to wait to get in the parking lot and when we did we went to the 7th level before finding a parking space. We got to the elevators and several of us were waiting so long for the elevator that we ended up walking down the stairs. This was especially difficult for me due to hip and knee problems. Someone at Wellstar needs to fix this problem. A lady was older that me with her arms full of things to carry in that also walked the steps. It is a fall risk for seniors.
December 6, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is first class and that's really all I got to say, all I need to say. But the medical practice profession is very lucky to have a man like that.
December 8, 2024
5
The best of care.
December 11, 2024
5
A heart warming experience!
December 12, 2024
5
The nurses and everyone are very nice and wonderful and Kramer is awesome. Happy holidays to everyone and be safe God bless and thank you
December 13, 2024
5
Dr Kramer is Outstanding! Extremely personable and caring! Made me comfortable in seconds. I would recommend he and his practice to anyone!
December 14, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer and staff are the best.
December 18, 2024
5
Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Kramer's office. He is professional, knowledgeable and caring . I appreciate the care he gives to me. All of the staff from the reception area to the nurses and medical assistant are caring, kind and professional.
December 20, 2024
5
I would truly like to thank the office staff. I have recently become wheelchair bound and we had just gotten a wheelchair the day before we came in and we were having issues with the feet pads and them sticking straight out. And Dr. Kramer had one of the nurses come in. She couldn't get it. She went and got a couple other people. They ended up being able to figure out how the leg pads go down and show us how to do it. I was just so thankful because it really wasn't working with the leg pads.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr. Kramer is excellent.
December 29, 2024
Publications and Articles
TomCare
When COVID forced everyone to spend more time at home, Tom Murphy decided he wouldn’t sit around idle. At 62, he upped his regular activity to work out with his son, daughter and daughter’s fiancé—college athletes who kept him in top shape.
Tom’s go-to workout was a long walk in a hilly East Cobb neighborhood. He and the kids also played a lot of pickleball.
About a year in, Tom noticed a physical change.
“I was playing fewer games of pickleball at a time and making it only halfway through my walks,” he said.
During Tom’s annual appointment with Dr. George Kramer, he shared his concerns about his symptoms.
“I do sports with my kids, and I’m short of breath,” Tom said.
The physician requested a cardiac CT (CCTA), the new standard for detecting heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. It can be more accurate than treadmill stress tests and is less invasive than cardiac catheterization.
“Results of the initial CT showed two blockages,” Dr. Kramer said. “One blockage was 67%, one was 75%, and we decided to follow up with further analysis using the HeartFlow test.”
Because Wellstar was the first HeartFlow Platinum site in Georgia, the cardiology staff were able to create a personalized, 3D model of Tom’s coronary arteries to check on blood flow. HeartFlow is a fractional reserve assessment that looks at how each blockage impacts the heart. Previously, this in-depth view of the heart could only happen with a more invasive procedure.
According to Dr. Kramer, the test itself has been “a godsend” since it makes it possible for patients to avoid invasive tests while still getting important—and potentially lifesaving—information about their hearts.
HeartFlow revealed the blood flow to Tom’s heart was significantly compromised.
Tom and his 91-year-old mother stand together for heart health.
